The time is almost here for you to hear my first music project in nearly a decade. That's a big deal. It would've been easy to dismiss the music as a thing of the past, but I'm so glad I didn't - and I'm excited for you to hear this five-track revival.

The EP Has a Name

I'm calling this bad boy Paid Time Off.

This name has real significance for me. First, most of this project was recorded during paid time off from my job. It's not most people's idea of a vacation, but I'm making sure that my music is a priority.

It also speaks to my absence from music, largely due to a focus on work and career. On a deeper level, 'Paid Time Off' represents a pursuit of freedom, passion, and fulfillment. It means allowing yourself to dream bigger than your current situation and leverage the time you have to get after your own pursuits.

The EP Has a Release Date

May 26, 2015. Yes, this month! Mark your calendars. Take a day of PTO. That's when the EP will hit digital retailers like iTunes, Spotify, Amazon, etc.

You'll also be able to download the full project for free on this website, and I hope you share it with someone else who you think might like it.

The EP Has a Hashtag

#PaidTimeOffEP - that's the official hashtag, my friend. Use it liberally and try to weave it into your everyday conversations, which isn't weird at all.

I'll have more details about the Paid Time Off EP over the next few weeks. Stay tuned!